Recent Developments and Future Directions of Oral Healthcare System and Dental Public Health System in China in Light of the Current Global Emergency

CAI He , CHENG Yi-ting, REN Xiao-lin, CHENG Li, HU Tao, ZHOU Xue-dong

Abstract

The study is aimed to help promote the development of the oral healthcare system and dental public health system in China and to help achieve the goal of improving the nation’s oral health. We herein provided an overview and critical evaluation of recent developments in oral healthcare systems and dental public health systems in China and other countries, and discussed a number of potential directions for the future development of dental public health. The current global public health emergency of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was also taken into account in our discussions. Thus, to facilitate the accomplishment of the goals of the Healthy China 2030 Program, we suggested the establishment of a community-based, prevention-oriented model for the oral healthcare system and dental public health system. The model we proposed features the integration of oral and general health services, the utilization of technological innovations and big data concerning health, and a forceful promotion of remote dental services focused on prevention and early diagnosis and treatment. Furthermore, under the background of COVID-19 becoming a normal part of people’s lives, we should adopt differentiated prevention and protection measures and emergency response preplans appropriate for the actual epidemic situation of a particular region so that clinical services are strengthened while unnecessary wastes of resources are avoided. We should actively explore for alternative approaches to care in the face of special circumstances.

 

Keywords: Dental public health, Community oral health, Public health emergency of international concern

 

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